FAQ - Travel + Hotel

How do I travel to Barcelona?

Arriving By Air

Barcelona-El Prat International Airport

Barcelona-El Prat International (BCN) is the main airport of Barcelona, Catalonia, ideally situated just 14kms far from the City.

Barcelona-El Prat International has extensive road and rail links to the capital city and beyond. Getting to Barcelona from the Airport is easy with trains, buses, taxis and limousines all operating from the airport.

Transfer to and from Barcelona-El Prat International Aiport

Please click here to see information on all public transport options for airport transfers to and from the city.

Girona Airport

The other important airport in Catalonia is Girona Airport. Girona-Costa Brava airport (GRO) it is the second largest airport at Barcelona area, located at the town Vilobí d’Onyar, 93 kms away from Barcelona city.

Transfer to and from Girona International Aiport

Please click here to see information on all public transport options for airport transfers to and from the city.

Barcelona Sants (Barcelona Train Station)

Considered one of the most used transport hubs in the city, Barcelona Sants station is the primary train station for national and international arrivals and departures. Situated in the west of the city, it is easily reached by bus, taxi or the metro.

Transportation from the Barcelona Sants Train Station

There is rail transportation available from Barcelona Sants Train Station to the Barcelona Airport. Trains depart the train station every 30 minutes, and the journey time to Barcelona Airport is 22 minutes.

How do I get to and from my hotel to the Conference Centre?

Getting Around Barcelona

Public Transportation within the City of Barcelona includes the Barcelona Metro, tram, the Ferrocarrils (FGC) rail and buses, all of which offer extensive service to all parts of the city and region.

You will need a valid ticket at all times when using the public transport services. Vending machines to purchase tickets can be found at every metro and rail station, and are available in several languages.

Public Transportation

Barcelona Travel Card

Purchasing a Hola BCN! travel allows you to make unlimited journeys in Barcelona and the metropolitan area on public transport: metro, TMB buses, TRAM, urban railway FGC and zone-one regional rail Rodalies de Catalunya

Hola BCN! offers unlimited journeys over 2, 3, 4 or 5 consecutive days as of the first validation. You can buy Hola BCN! travel cards from the website by clicking on Buy online and get 10% off. You can also buy Hola BCN! cards at ticket vending machines in Barcelona metro stations and at Punts TMB.

The Barcelona metro consists of eight lines, 140 stations and over 130 rush hour trains. It operates over long hours every day throughout the city and to several municipalities in the metropolitan area. Click here to download a Metro map